Black-faced Sandgrouse

Birds > Sandgrouse

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Black-faced SandgrouseScientific Name: Pterocles decoratusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: SandgrouseSize: Total length: 9.5–11.0 in (24–28 cm); Wingspan: 18–20 in (46–51 cm)Weight: 5.0–7.5 oz (140–210 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in arid thornveldDiet:...

Somali Elephant Shrew

Mammals > Sengis

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Somali Elephant ShrewScientific Name: Galegeeska revoiliiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: SengisSize: Head-and-body length: 4.7–5.9 in (12–15 cm); Tail length: 5.1–6.3 in (13–16 cm)Weight: 1.4–2.1 oz (40–60 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in arid scrub...

Red Spitting Cobra

Reptiles > Snakes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red Spitting CobraScientific Name: Naja pallidaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: SnakesSize: Total length: 2.3–4.0 ft (70–120 cm); rarely up to 5 ft (1.5 m)Weight: 0.8–2.0 lb (0.35–0.9 kg)Lifespan: 15–20 years in wild arid environmentsDiet:...

Desert Orchid

Plants > Asparagales

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Desert OrchidScientific Name: Eulophia petersiiCategory: PlantsSubcategory: AsparagalesSize: Pseudobulb height: 6–12 in (15–30 cm); Inflorescence height: 3–6 ft (0.9–1.8 m)Weight: Mature clump biomass: 4–15 lb (1.8–6.8 kg)Lifespan: 25–50+ years...

Somali Ostrich

Birds > Struthionidae & Ostriches

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Somali OstrichScientific Name: Struthio molybdophanesCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Struthionidae & OstrichesSize: Standing height: 6.6–9.0 ft (2.0–2.7 m); males average taller than femalesWeight: 200–290 lb (90–130 kg); exceptionally robust...